A historic milestone was achieved as Club Mareva, international chain of cigar clubs and renowned global network of cigar enthusiasts, with the brand new -most luxurious 5 star hotel in Sarajevo – Apeiro Hotel unveiled the first-ever, historical cigar lounge in Sarajevo and whole Bosnia and Herzegovina, marking a new chapter in Bosnia and Herzegovina’s cultural and luxury landscape.<\/p>\n
This groundbreaking collaboration puts Sarajevo and BiH on the global cigar map for the first time, with Mareva Apeiro Cigar Club creating a space that celebrates the art and lifestyle of premium cigars in the heart of the city. The soft opening event was a resounding success, attended by Club Mareva members who traveled from abroad to witness this historic moment, alongside distinguished guests and dignitaries.<\/p>\n
The evening began with a chic cocktail reception in Apeiro Hotel\u2019s urban-style New York restaurant and bar, followed by a sumptuous fine dining gala in Sarajevo\u2019s first luxury fine dining restaurant, also housed within the Apeiro Hotel. The pinnacle of the event was the official ribbon-cutting ceremony at the Mareva Apeiro Cigar Club, marking the lounge\u2019s formal inauguration.<\/p>\n
Amra Hod\u017ei\u0107, Director of Apeiro Hotel, and Marko Bili\u0107, founder of Club Mareva, performed the ribbon-cutting honors, accompanied by Lu\u010do Jurica, the club’s \u201cbest man,\u201d who presented the club with a state-of-the-art Hulecos humidification device. This gift underscores the club’s commitment to upholding the highest standards of cigar quality and service.<\/p>\n
The highlight of the evening was the ceremonial cutting of the first official cigar, presented by the legendary Christian Eiroa, a globally celebrated figure in the cigar industry. Eiroa extended his congratulations to Club Mareva and prepared cigars alongside Marko Bili\u0107 for the guests, adding a special touch to the occasion.<\/p>\n
\u201cThis is a momentous occasion is not huge for Club Mareva only, but also and for Sarajevo and BIH, because Sarajevo as one of the most famous capitals in the world for the first time in history got his first Cigar Lounge and we are so proud that Mareva Apeiro wrote that unerasable lines \u201d said Marko Bili\u0107. \u201cThe opening of Mareva Apeiro Cigar Club is a testament to the city\u2019s potential to embrace luxury and tradition on a global scale.\u201d<\/p>\n
Guests celebrated with Chivas whiskey, courtesy of Pernod Ricard, a long-standing partner of Club Mareva, and danced the night away to the beats of a DJ in the hotel\u2019s upper restaurant, making it a night to remember.<\/p>\n
The grand official opening of the Apeiro Hotel, including all its facilities, is slated for spring 2025. This much-anticipated event will invite international guests and Club Mareva members from across the globe to partake in this landmark celebration.<\/p>\n